In AS 27.10.230,
(1) “geochemical surveys” means surveys on the ground for mineral deposits by the proper application of the principles and techniques of the science of chemistry as they relate to the search for and discovery of mineral deposits;
(2) “geological surveys” means surveys on the ground for mineral deposits by the proper application of the principles and techniques of the science of geology as they relate to the search for and discovery of mineral deposits;
(3) “geophysical surveys” means surveys on the ground for mineral deposits through the employment of generally recognized equipment and methods for measuring physical differences between rock types or discontinuities in geological formations;
(4) “qualified expert” means an individual qualified by education or experience to conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical surveys.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 10. Location and Development of Mining Claims on Federal Public Domain
Article 3. Annual Labor or Improvements.
Sec. 27.10.150. Annual labor or improvements required.
Sec. 27.10.160. Affidavit of labor or improvements.
Sec. 27.10.170. Effect of recording affidavit of labor or improvements.
Sec. 27.10.190. Recording the notice to contribute and affidavits.
Sec. 27.10.200. Lienholder may perform the annual labor.
Sec. 27.10.210. Lien for performance of annual labor.
Sec. 27.10.220. Lien for annual labor is independent of other liens.